The unfolding saga of the McGuinty government’s decision to cancel, at an apparent cost approaching $600 million, two natural gas-fired power plants in Mississauga and Oakville is opening a series of questions about the province’s approach to planning and managing …
Re: “NIMBYism, ideological myopia are behind scandal” Letter to the Editor, Toronto Star, April 16, 2013
April 16, 2013 The Editors The Toronto Star 1 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario Dear Sirs Re: “NIMBYism, ideological myopia are behind scandal” Martin Cohn’s nostalgia for the good old days of Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) predecessor Ontario Hydro’s experience …
Letter to the Editor: “Tory cuts to hit food inspection agency, Aboriginal Affairs” Published in the Globe and Mail April 8, 2013
April 5, 2013 The Editors The Globe and Mail 444 Front St. W. Toronto, Ontario Re: “Tory cuts to hit food inspection agency, Aboriginal Affairs” April 5, 2013. Dear Sir/Madam, April 2013: Federal report on the impact of cuts …
Ontario Must Turn Renewed Energy Conservation Commitment into Action: SEI Report
The Government of Ontario’s February 2013 Speech from the Throne recognized that “conservation is the cheapest source of energy available,” and stated that “Ontario will continue to be a leader in smart-grid technology and energy conservation.” In this context the …
Re: Report to highlight drop in pollutants – Letter to the Editor, Globe and Mail, February 15, 2013
February 15, 2013 The Editors The Globe and Mail 444 Front St. Toronto, Ontario Dear Sir/Madam Re: Report to highlight drop in pollutants (February 15). While reported emissions of pollutants in Canada may be down, these trends have nothing to …
Re: “Small but nimble consumer advocate” Letter to Editor, Toronto Star, January 31, 2013
January 31, 2013 The Editors The Toronto Star 1 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario Dear Sir/Madam Re: “Small but nimble consumer advocate” At heart of the government service delivery model that Tony Dean endorses (January 31, 2013) is the delegation …
Ontario’s New Premier: Implications for Energy and Environmental Policy.
The selection of Kathleen Wynne at Ontario’s premier-designate at yesterday’s Ontario Liberal Party convention may mark an important watershed in the evolution of energy, environmental and natural resources policy in the province. The government’s direction in these areas had seemed …
Re: “Two advisors to watch over Darlington Refit costs” Letter to Editor, Toronto Star January 20, 2013
January 20, 2013 The Editors The Toronto Star 1 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario Dear Sir/Madam, Re: “Two advisors to watch over Darlington Refit costs” As comforting as it may be to know that the province will be keeping a closer …
Re: “Breaking the silence, Onley defends prorogation” Letter to the Editor – Toronto Star
January 13, 2013 The Editors The Toronto Star 1 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario Dear Sir/Madam Re: “Breaking the silence, Onley defends prorogation” Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley’s portrayal of his vice-regal parliamentary functions as those of a constitutional …
Re: Federal Study on Wind Turbine Health Impacts, July 12, 2012
July 12, 2012 The Editors The Globe and Mail 444 Front St. Toronto, Ontario Dear Sir or Madam, Let me get this straight. The federal government claims it is in such dire fiscal straights that it has to devastate its …